René Feer

Business Application Manager

Bargteheide, Germany

Experience

Apr 2022 - Jan 2024
1 year 10 months

Business Application Manager

  • Consultation on digital transformation of back-office processes using cloud-based SaaS applications based on Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Power Platform Apps to increase business efficiency.
  • Conducting comprehensive process analysis to identify weaknesses and development potentials in applications.
  • Integrating change management principles for the seamless introduction of strategic and operational application consulting.
  • Performing data flow analyses, identifying and resolving data integrity issues, and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
  • Responsible for release and test management in Microsoft application projects.
  • Designing and overseeing roles and permissions in collaboration with security and data protection teams.
  • Closely collaborating with product owners to integrate the company's process value chain into applications.
  • Implementing measures for continuous improvement of application processes.
  • Conducting workshops and training sessions to impart optimized processes.
Aug 2020 - Mar 2022
1 year 8 months

Geschäftsführer

Infravital GmbH

  • Ensuring that services are delivered according to agreed service levels (SLAs, OLAs) and KPIs.
  • Performing data center billing and controlling to ensure delivered services match defined services.
  • Continuously advancing technologies and the delivery model for IT services.
  • Identifying and integrating new technologies to optimize IT services.
  • Defining and selecting appropriate technologies and architectures in line with the requirements and objectives of the financial services provider.
  • Effective provider management according to ITILv3 best practices.
  • Integrating and implementing MaRisk guidelines to ensure adequate risk management.
  • Taking into account and implementing BAIT regulations to meet banking supervisory IT requirements in risk management.
Aug 2018 - Jul 2020
2 years

Application SAP-Transition Manager, Application SAP Service Manager

  • Transition tasks:**

  • Leading a complete SAP transition project.

  • Responsible for the migration of the SAP data center including site relocation and selection of a new provider.

  • Planning and executing the migration of the entire SAP application landscape.

  • Introducing new deployment models based on DevOps principles.

  • Service management tasks:**

  • Overall responsibility for the delivery of the entire SAP application landscape.

  • Effective management of relevant providers and service vendors for SAP modules.

  • Designing ITIL processes according to BPMN for change and service transition.

  • Developing and implementing improvements in ITSM and ServiceNow tools.

  • Conducting regular interactions and processes with business stakeholders such as production, sales, and logistics.

Feb 2018 - Jul 2018
6 months

Microsoft Azure Cloud Service Manager

  • Defining the service management stream.
  • Transitioning Azure cloud services (IaaS/PaaS).
  • Developing tax and legal agreements for the global organization.
  • Provider management for international virtual data center migration.
  • Designing service processes based on ITIL V3.
  • Implementing the ServiceNow tool for provisioning.
Feb 2015 - Jan 2018
3 years

Infrastruktur Manager

  • Transitioning 1500 BA sites in the infrastructure.
  • International provider management for network and telecommunications.
  • Designing ITIL processes using BPMN for change and service transition.
  • End-to-end project management and communication.
Sep 2013 - Jan 2015
1 year 5 months

Geschäftsführer

  • Product positioning for marketing, sales, and distribution.
  • Development and operation of eCommerce shops.
  • Designing marketing concepts such as affiliate and internet strategies.
  • Operating infrastructure, inventory management system, and billing.
  • Provider management for hosting, network, and telecommunications.
  • Managing a retail store including sales and selling.
Nov 2011 - Sep 2013
1 year 11 months

Abteilungsleiter, Senior Programm Manager

  • Leadership role with responsibility for up to 25 employees.
  • Managing an annual budget volume of 5 million euros.
Feb 2009 - Oct 2011
2 years 9 months

Interims Manager, Senior Consultant

  • Leadership role with up to 25 employees including external staff.
  • Responsible for a budget of €60 million TCV.
Mar 2000 - Jan 2009
8 years 11 months

Service Manager, Global Project Manager

Royal Philips Electronics

  • Project management and responsibility for a budget of €10 million annually.
  • Managing up to 35 employees.
Jul 1986 - Mar 2000
13 years 9 months

Marineoffizier

Bundeswehr

  • Responsible leadership role for up to 35 soldiers.

Summary

Experienced entrepreneur with solid commercial and technical knowledge, offering your company qualified and professional support.

What you should know about me:

  • Achievements: Availability of references from DAX-listed companies
  • National and international experience in a corporate environment
  • Executive management with extensive experience in service delivery and IT organizational development
  • Expertise: Business process and service management
  • Implementation of services and applications
  • Reputation: Recognized for integrity and quality

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

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Diploma in Business Administration · Business Administration

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Naval Officer

Certifications & licenses

Application Management (SAP Associate)

Change Management in Digital Transformation

University of Hamburg

Coaching for Performance and Growth

ITIL v2

ITIL v3

Medic (Six Sigma)

PMI - Leading Complex Projects

Prince 2 Practitioner